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City Guide
Need an outdoor gab sesh — stat
Catch up with your friends over drinks and shared plates at Susie’s. | Photo by RICtoday
Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better? Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these 25+ Richmond patios.
Open-air patios
TBT El Gallo | The Fan/Carytown We’re starting off with a twist. TBT is actually seeking help from the community to get their new patio finished by spring.
Put your trust in the special of the day at Union Market in Church Hill.
Photo by RICtoday
Rooftop views
Some rooftop restaurants are closed and plan to reopen in the spring. For now, you can count on spots like Star Hill Beer Hall in Scott’s Addition and New York Deli in Carytown.
Waterside seats
Latitude Seafood Co. | Chesterfield
Reader Bird C. said, “It feels like you’re at the Outer Banks.”
The Lilly Pad | Chesterfield
Follow the James outside the city to catch live music on the marina.
A half-marathon and 5K will loop through the city tomorrow, March 7, and road closures begin as early as 6 a.m. Here’s a full list of road closures with timestamps so you can plan around your weekend errands.
Outdoors
Anyone planning some garden time this weekend? Strange’s Flower and Garden Center offered some planting advice on what to sow this month. Plus, get a refresher on timely composting, pruning, and soil tips. Seeking spring greenery? Explore more local plant shops.
Real Estate
Do you often find yourself curious to see how locals renovate their historic homes? Let’s start in Oregon Hill. Here’s a glance inside Rachel and Owen Howlett’s 1910 house, spotlighted for its carefully curated color palettes and patterns. (Richmond Magazine)
Film
Cue the theme music. Warner Bros. is planning a film adaptation of “Game of Thrones,” set 300 years before the events of the iconic series. The Ren Faire’s fantasy-inspired beer release party — tomorrow, March 7 — might be our closest entry point to the realm of Westeros. (Guardian)
Sports
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is underway, with Team USA set to play their first game today, March 6, against Brazil. Want to catch America’s pastime closer to home? CarMax Park is still unveiling new amenities, like this inclusive kids’ playground. (WTVR)
Seasonal
It’s finally time to spring forward. Daylight saving time will take place this Sunday, March 8. Although you lose an hour of sleep, we get later sunsets, which is a win in my mind. Make getting up a bit easier with a cup of coffee from one of Richmond’s cafes. (ABC)
Try This
We got a sneak peek at the second annual Bridal & Formal Dress Pop-Up, and this event is a game-changer for budget-conscious brides and attendees. Head to Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia’s Stratford Hills store tomorrow, March 7, to find wedding gowns and formal stylesfor less.*
Travel
Whether you’re hiking scenic trails, exploring Downtown Roanoke’s arts scene, or enjoying local food, drinks, and live music, Virginia’s Blue Ridge has something for every traveler. Dreaming of your next vacation?It might be closer than you think.*
Transit
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month — but in Richmond, efforts to prevent traffic deaths and serious injuries and promote safer streets happen year-round through the Vision Zero initiative. Learn more about the actions working to keep our community’s streets safer for everyone.*
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Pro Tip
If you’re a Costco shopper, you’re probably familiar with the ever-popular $1.50 hot dog. But are you in on these other 10 lesser-known hacks all Costco shoppers should know about? Don’t miss the details on vacation deals, members-only movie tickets, and more.*
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I can’t wait to see the city blossom in the warm weather this weekend — people lounging at the river, gabbing on neighborhood patios and porches, and taking in the fresh air. It feels much needed. I don’t know where I’ll be yet, but it’ll be outside.
If you need inspiration on where to go this weekend, we have plenty of city guides to help spark sunny ideas.
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